Popular Baby Names 1905

Classic names that peaked in 1905 — now making a comeback.

199 names439 girl199 boy
These 1905 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Everett
Boy
American
Brave as a wild boar
#88
Brady
Boy
Irish
spirited
#323
Prince
Boy
English-speaking countries
Royalty
#364
Sewell
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the soil
#504
Orbin
Boy
Scotland
Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.
#533
Bertice
Unisex
French
bright one
#547
Lawrence
Boy
English
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#558
Mearl
Unisex
American
A variant of 'pearl'
#560
Obie
Boy
American
God is my light
#566
Garnett
Unisex
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#574
Cleo
Unisex
Greek
glory
#610
Truman
Boy
[English]
From a surname which meant "trusty man" in Middle English. A famous bearer of the surname was American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972). It was also borne by American writer Truman Capote (1924-1984).
#626
Ted
Boy
[English]
Short form of EDWARD or THEODORE. A famous bearer was the American baseball player Ted Williams (1918-2002), who was born as Theodore.
#650
Emmitt
Boy
American
Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.
#659
Babe
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Baby, sweetheart
#666
Dexter
Boy
Latin
One who is right-handed or skilled
#701
Osceola
Unisex
American
Black drink
#726
Fermon
Boy
English-speaking countries
a firm protector
#751
Orbie
Boy
American
little orb
#764
Ladislaus
Boy
Poland
Glory and rule
#766
Artee
Unisex
American
A creative variation of the name Arty.
#783
Celester
Unisex
USA
Heavenly
#788
Armer
Unisex
English
Old English
#795
Toy
Unisex
American
A small object for play
#797
Odia
Unisex
Hebrew-speaking regions
Praising.; A feminine variation of the name 'Oded'.
#805
Elford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#832
Lester
Boy
USA
Fortified Place
#846
Pinckney
Boy
American
from the town of Pinkney
#852
Lenord
Boy
English
brave lion
#855
Burnice
Unisex
American
The bringer of light
#858
Merle
Unisex
France
Variant of MERRILL or MURIEL. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula).
#867
Cleophas
Boy
Greece
Glory of the father.
#895
Hershell
Boy
Hebrew
Deer; A variant of Hershel, meaning a little deer
#903
Harm
Boy
Netherlands
Army, warrior
#909
Zell
Unisex
American
from the cell
#919
Sollie
Boy
English-speaking countries
sun
#932
Orton
Boy
England
from the shore farm
#935
Murvin
Boy
Ireland
sea lover
#948
Athol
Boy
Scotland
from the grassy land
#950
Gilbert
Boy
Germanic
bright promise
#963
Roosvelt
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Theadore
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Thedore
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Earnie
Unisex
American
Earnest; serious
Helge
Boy
Norway
Old Norse
Sylvester
Boy
[English
Medieval variant of SILVESTER. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a famous bearer.
Euell
Boy
American
Ewe's Hill
Delmus
Boy
American
Derived from an Old English name, possibly meaning 'from the elm tree'
Johnie
Unisex
American
God is gracious
Duard
Boy
Scotland
Guardian or protector
Mort
Boy
France
Dead; death
Oland
Boy
Scandinavian countries
Old Norse
Ermal
Unisex
Albania
A beloved name with deep roots
Bub
Boy
American
brother or friend
Berlie
Unisex
Unknown
A beloved name with deep roots
Smiley
Boy
American
Happy, cheerful
Alven
Boy
Sweden
Elf friend or noble friend.
Percie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
A variation of Percy, derived from the name of a place in France
Gorman
Boy
Ireland
the man from the land of the frame
Clearance
Boy
American
Freeing from obstruction
Hurshel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
a gift from God
Waino
Boy
Finland
The one who is joyful or happy
Alvia
Unisex
American
White
Gurvis
Boy
USA
Possibly derived from a combination of Garvin and other surname-influenced names.
cleon
Boy
Greek
glory
Gobel
Boy
Germanic
God's protection; from the little goblin
Ozie
Unisex
American
A diminutive form of the name 'Oswald' or 'Osmond'.
Loye
Unisex
French
Derived from the word 'loi', meaning 'law', suggesting someone who embodies justice.
Rodie
Unisex
American
a variant of Roderick, famous ruler
Willman
Boy
American
Willpower man
Lehman
Boy
American
One who cultivates land
Fairbanks
Boy
American
from the fair banks or river banks
Killis
Boy
American
follower of Saint Kelly
Fidelis
Unisex
[Late Roman]
Original form of FIDEL.
Alton
Boy
English-speaking countries
old town
Elgia
Unisex
Various
Various
Carmine
Boy
Italian
derived from 'Carmelo', meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'.
Odis
Boy
American
A variation of 'Odessa' or derived from 'Odysseus', meaning 'wrathful'
Rosevelt
Boy
American
Rose from the field
Perfecto
Boy
Spanish
perfect
Elic
Boy
American
Form of the name 'Elijah', meaning 'My God is Yahweh'
Rulon
Boy
American
from the 'land of the red river'
Burlie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
the name is a variant of Burleigh, meaning 'from the fortress'.
Chick
Boy
English
a young bird, particularly a hatchling or chick
Pioet
Boy
France
Little poet
Henri
Boy
France
Ruler of the household
Eluterio
Boy
Spain
The free one; freedom
Sylvesta
Unisex
American
Derived from 'sylvestris', meaning 'of the forest'.; A modern variant suggesting 'of the woods'.
Evertte
Boy
Netherlands
strong as a wild boar
Asencion
Unisex
Spanish-speaking countries
Ascension or elevation
Alder
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
Elon
Unisex
Israel
oak tree
Lattie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
derived from the name Lettice, meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'
Delmas
Boy
France
from the valley.
Edris
Unisex
Middle Eastern countries
One who has insight or knowledge
Serapio
Boy
Spain
From the name Serapion, meaning 'of the goddess Serapis'.
Elery
Boy
American
Elery is often considered a variant of Ellery, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy.'
Otha
Unisex
American
Wealthy
Osker
Boy
Norway
divine spear
Telford
Boy
United Kingdom
From the story or tale of a man named Telford.
Harrold
Boy
English
Army ruler; Strong hero
Roby
Boy
English
Bright fame
Hargis
Boy
American
The meaning of Hargis is not definitively established in English; it may be an Anglicized version of a surname.
Rayfield
Boy
English-speaking countries
A name meaning 'field of rays' or 'place of light'.
Hillard
Boy
England
from the hill's keep, protector of the hill
Pasco
Boy
Spain
Easter
Bueford
Boy
American
Derived from a surname, traditionally meaning 'ford by the beehive'.
Bubber
Boy
American
Nickname or term of endearment for a father or a close friend
Willard
Boy
American
Resolute protector
Vernal
Unisex
American
Of spring; youthful; fresh.
Tamer
Boy
Arabic
one who tames; calm
Lorain
Unisex
American
From Lorraine (a region in France)
Vester
Unisex
[Danish]
Short form of SYLVESTER.
Revis
Boy
English-speaking countries
to revive or renew
Lanham
Boy
United Kingdom
long homestead
Dan
Boy
Hebrew
He judged
Chester
Boy
[English]
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain. The name of the settlement came from Latin castrum "camp, fortress".
Bland
Boy
American
gentle
Cordell
Boy
English
From the Old French word 'cordelier' meaning 'cord maker'.
Trueman
Boy
[English]
From a surname which was a variant of TRUMAN.
Idus
Boy
Latin
The term 'idus' refers to the middle of the month in the Roman calendar.
Odus
Boy
English-speaking countries
wrathful
Council
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French word for 'council' or 'advice', often indicating a person who is a guide or advisor.
Purvis
Boy
English-speaking countries
the person from Pierrefonds
Ormond
Boy
[English]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ruaidh meaning "descendant of RUADH".
Ignatius
Boy
[Late Roman]
From the Roman family name Egnatius, meaning unknown, of Etruscan origin. The spelling was later altered to resemble Latin ignis "fire".
Curvin
Boy
American
From the seigneur of Curvin
Fread
Boy
England
peaceful ruler
Edel
Boy
Germanic
Noble, kind, cherished; Noble
Zannie
Unisex
American
God is gracious
Slim
Boy
American
slender, thin
Custer
Boy
American
English
Holt
Boy
English-speaking countries
From the woods or grove
Reeder
Boy
American
One who reads
Leonis
Unisex
Italy
Lioness
Cephus
Boy
USA
Kephas) - meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.; A derivative reflecting the same meaning as the Hebrew form.
Herchel
Boy
American
deer hunter
Berthal
Unisex
Germanic
bright or glorious
Broadus
Boy
American
Son of Brodu
Delphin
Boy
Greece
dolphin
Murray
Boy
United Kingdom
from the land by the sea
Clive
Boy
English
cliff or river bank
Manny
Boy
[English]
Short form of EMMANUEL.
Domenico
Boy
Italy
of the Lord
Audie
Unisex
American
A diminutive of the name Audrey, meaning 'noble strength'.
Caesar
Boy
Italy
hairy
Dutch
Boy
American
from the Netherlands
Ciro
Boy
Italy
Italian and Spanish form of CYRUS.
Gabino
Boy
Mexico
God is my strength
Zebedee
Boy
[Biblical]
From Ζεβεδαιος (Zebedaios), the Greek form of ZEBADIAH used in the New Testament, where it refers to the father of the apostles James and John.
Graydon
Boy
English-speaking countries
son of the gray-haired man
Geronimo
Boy
[History]
From Gerónimo, a Spanish form of JEROME. This is the better-known name of the Apache chief Goyathlay (1829-1909). It was given to him by the Mexicans, his enemies.
Roosevelt
Boy
[English]
From a Dutch surname meaning "rose field". This name is often given in honour of American presidents Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) or Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).
Boy
Boy
American
young male
Rowland
Boy
Germanic
Famous land
Lorenza
Unisex
Italy
from Laurentum
Rollin
Boy
American
Famous Land
Esmond
Boy
English
courage and protection
Gaston
Boy
France
From Gascony; a stranger.
Ogden
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the oak valley
Matty
Unisex
American
Gift of God
Eligh
Boy
American
Ascended
Georges
Boy
France
farmer
Everet
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
Bolton
Boy
United Kingdom
dweller by the botl or the barn
Gilmer
Boy
Scotland
A form of the name Gillemor, meaning 'servant of Mary'.
Llewellyn
Boy
Wales
Like a lion
Field
Boy
English-speaking countries
Open land, a pasture
Hill
Boy
American
A geographical surname referring to a 'hill' or elevated land.
Teofilo
Boy
[Italian]
Italian form of THEOPHILUS.
Trygve
Boy
Norway
Old Norse
Ambrosio
Boy
Italy
divine, immortal
Caldwell
Boy
England
cold well, or water spring
Cayetano
Boy
[Spanish]
Spanish form of Caietanus (see GAETANO).
Jiles
Boy
USA
Derived from 'Giles' or 'jil', meaning 'young goat'.
Reynold
Boy
English
counsel power
Ulyses
Boy
Greece
The name means 'wrathful' or 'to be angry'. It is derived from Odysseus (Οδυσσεύς), the legendary hero of Homer's epics.
Adron
Boy
American
Man of Adron or noble man
Benard
Boy
English-speaking countries
Brave as a bear
Cline
Boy
American
Descendant of the warrior; A slope or incline
Hoke
Boy
American
Hollow
Lenon
Boy
American
Variant of 'Lennon', meaning 'small cloak'.
Reinhart
Boy
Germanic
brave counsel
Seferino
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
the one who is holy or sacred
Armour
Boy
English-speaking countries
A protective covering
Creston
Boy
American
Derived from an English surname, possibly meaning 'from the crest of a hill'.
Beecher
Boy
American
Old English
Heyward
Boy
American
Hayward
Hipolito
Boy
Spain
thoroughly horse
Leamon
Boy
Scotland
Descendant of the champion
Nathon
Boy
American
Gift from God
Prentis
Boy
English-speaking countries
apprentice
Maston
Boy
English-speaking countries
dude from the marsh
Saturnino
Boy
[Spanish
Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of SATURNINUS.
Quince
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the quince fruit or related to the quince tree.
Severo
Boy
[Italian
Italian and Spanish form SEVERUS.
Ruperto
Boy
Spain
famous
Wilfrid
Boy
England
Old English
Waldemar
Boy
Germanic
Old High German